Chapter 16 (p. 229)
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If you were half as funny as think you are, you’d be twice as funny as you really are.
— Harry Turtledove
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "If you were half as funny as think you are, you’d be twice as funny as you really are." in the context of "Chapter 16 (p. 229)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Harry Turtledove" (Quotes, Opening of the World (2007-2009), Beyond the Gap (2007): All page numbers from the hardcover first edition published by Tor, , first printing
Ellipses as in the book, unless noted )
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About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
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